Tuesday morning, May 2, 1944 after
several months of illness, Mr. William Cone, 68, passed away at his home in Greenwood
(Clark Co., Wis.).

Mr. Cone was born in Winona, Minn.,
the son of William and Frances Cone, on Aug. 15, 1875. His early life was spent
in Iowa and Minnesota. In 1893 he came to Clark County where he has since made his
home. After living in various parts of Clark County, he and his wife settled in
Greenwood in 1924. He was a mason, paper hanger and painter by trade. He followed
his trade until two years ago.

He was united in marriage on Sept.
4th, 1907 to Miss Edna Setts of Loyal. To this union was born one daughter, Mrs.
Oscar (Gladys) Neeb.

Funeral services were conducted
by Rev. Taylor at Nicholsís Funeral Parlors, Loyal, on May 4th. Hymns were sung
by Mrs. Ray Prior and Mrs. Calvin Prior, with Mrs. Wicklund at the organ.

He is survived by his wife, his
daughter, Gladys, three grandchildren, one half-brother, Fred Bundy of Eau Claire.

Those from out of town who attended
the funeral were: Mrs. Anna Huber, Wis. Rapids; Mr. and Mrs. Roy Vogel, daughter
Elsie, Wis. Rapids; Mr. and Mrs. Ray Vogel, town of Beaver, and Mr. Fred Bundy of
Eau Claire.